ardella
noun
ar·del·la
\ärˈdelə\
Definition of ardella
ardellae
\-ˈdelē\: any of the small dust-resembling apothecia of certain lichens
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Origin and Etymology of ardella
New Latin, perhaps from Greek arda dirt (perhaps from ardein to water) + New Latin -ella; akin to Sanskrit varī water
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